Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

Sunday, 1 February 2026 | 15:04 | From Niton

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Solent Airport, Solent Airport

On Sunday, 1 February 2026 at 15:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 58 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 59 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
59 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
62 mph
58 minutes
15:04
16:02
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:02

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:59

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:58

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:57

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Stubbington15:57

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Lee-on-the-Solent15:56

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English Channel15:14

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Luccombe, Shanklin15:14

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor15:13

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Bonchurch, Ventnor15:13

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Ventnor15:11

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Old Blackgang Road, 15:04